Occupational Assistant Therapy Practitioner

Job summary

Richmond Community Healthcare Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, this position involves working closely alongside the therapists and ward staff on the Pamela Bryant Unit to provide a rehabilitation program for patients.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute towards the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation provided on the ward, supporting patients to achieve their goals and access appropriate services.

This role offers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, whether you are seeking your first post or considering a new challenge.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job:

Working with clinicians to deliver rehabilitation and occupation-based therapy to a mixed caseload of medical and older adult patients.

Working closely directly alongside the Occupational Therapy Team to conduct functional assessments for activities of daily living, deliver therapeutic interventions in line with rehabilitation goals, running patient activity groups, and assisting with home environment assessments / home visits.

Supporting the Therapy Team with clerical duties, such as ordering and demonstrating safe use of equipment and the completion of community referrals.

To work independently with patients on the ward and sometimes at the patient's home, with access to support and / or supervision from experienced clinicians.

To maintain close communication with the Therapy Team / Inpatient Teams to facilitate the delivery of patient care and safety.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently, good communication skills, literacy and computer skills.

It would also be an advantage to have experience of working within a therapy service or have previously worked in a health care environment. Driving can sometimes be part of this job, so it is preferable that you are a car owner / driver however not essential.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by the team, but day to day support is also provided through working closely with the multidisciplinary

From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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